Welcome!

My name is Joel. I’m a Python developer living in Nebraska (US) who has way too many hobbies, and this blog is a place to share and show off some of my projects – both techy and otherwise.

About Me

If you were looking for the Cliff Notes of my resume, here’s a little bit about what I do and what I know:

💻 Software developer

• Python application development (mostly backend work with geospatial data)
• Systems design
• Application containerization (and orchestration with Kubernetes)
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Linux system administation
• CompTIA Security+ certificated

🌐 Network engineer

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• MikroTik routing, switching, and configuration automation
• WISP network design and operation
• dn42 community BGP mesh-network participant

✈️ Pilot

• Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Commercial Pilot (CPL)
• Instrument Rated
• Remote Pilot (UAS)

⛺ Outdoor enthusiast; backpacking, trail running, skiing, etc.

📷 Amateur landscape photographer

• See some of my photos on Unsplash

☕ Coffee enthusiast

• Ask me about my Aeropress!